{"id":793902,"date":"2024-10-07T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=793902"},"modified":"2024-10-08T18:56:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T16:56:42","slug":"south-african-security-town-for-the-rich-with-its-own-schools-hospitals-shopping-centres-and-churches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/property\/793902\/south-african-security-town-for-the-rich-with-its-own-schools-hospitals-shopping-centres-and-churches\/","title":{"rendered":"South African security town with its own schools, hospitals, shopping centres, and churches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Midstream Estate is marketed as a security village. However, it is\u00a0truly an exclusive town with its own schools, hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants, churches, and a retirement village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Midstream Estate was established in 2003 by the Bondev group. The men behind the development company are Riaan Botma, Chris Smith, Jan Zeederberg, and Johan van Wyk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is centrally located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, with easy access to the N1 Ben Schoeman highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The developers have invested large amounts to ensure good integration of the estate into the existing road infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several roads have been built and upgraded to link the estate to the neighbouring arterial roads, such as Olifantsfontein, R21, Nelmapius, and&nbsp;Old Johannesburg Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the outset, the founders envisaged developing a town that would offer residents a relaxed and safe environment and a small-town lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To safeguard the town, it has a 50-kilometre-long and 5-meter-wide double security wall surrounding the 1,300-hectare estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wall features electric fencing and razor wire and is monitored 24 hours a day through CCTV cameras and regular patrols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The estate uses biometric security technology, including facial recognition and fingerprints. Number plate recognition monitors all vehicles entering and exiting Midstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town even has its own helicopter, which regularly patrols and is on standby in case of any security incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Midstream village differs from most other security estates in that it contains many smaller estates, such as Midstream Heights, Midstream Meadows, and Midstream Ridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also has its own retirement village, Retire@Midstream, with a frail care facility and a dementia facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a self-contained village, Midstream has its own shopping centres, schools, hospitals, churches, sporting facilities, and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Mediclinic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Mediclinic-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-793904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Mediclinic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Mediclinic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Mediclinic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Mediclinic.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Midstream has some of the best medical facilities in South Africa. The Midstream Mediclinic hospital inside the estate provides world-class specialists and facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also has a Midstream Medical Centre, which includes a Cure Day Hospital, a step-down centre, and local medical practices of general practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centre further has a pharmacy, bio-kineticists, a dental practitioner, physiotherapy practice, and pathology services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For older residents, it has a frail care facility, as well as a dementia facility, which contributes to the quality of living for Retire@Midstream residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dedicated paramedic team provides a 24\/7 emergency medical service exclusively to Midstream residents and their guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evexia, Midstream Mental Health facility, is the newest addition to the many medical facilities already established in the greater estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The estate also has a veterinary clinic that provides comprehensive care for the pets of the residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-College.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-College-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-793905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-College-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-College-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-College-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-College.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Midstream residents have a choice of three baby houses and three pre-primary schools. These facilities support young professional families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Midstream has two parallel-medium primary schools, each with 950 learners. These schools have performed exceptionally in academics, sports, and cultural fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past 15 years, the high school, Midstream College, has earned a reputation for excellence, with a 100% matric pass rate and standout achievements in sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes Midstream unique, and makes it a truly self-contained town, is that it has numerous churches inside the estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The four Christian churches in Midstream serve the community and fulfil a supportive role at the schools and retirement village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The estate even has a memorial garden that&nbsp;gives families the opportunity to find a final resting place for their loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-shopping-centre.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-shopping-centre-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-793906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-shopping-centre-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-shopping-centre-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-shopping-centre-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-shopping-centre.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Midstream village has a vibrant business environment, which includes multiple shopping centres and numerous restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has two SuperSpar stores, a hardware store, a fitment centre, clothing stores, two filling stations, a bicycle shop, and a pet shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants inside the estate include Turn \u2019n Tender, Mugg &amp; Bean, Salsa, Steers, Godfather, Lupa, Wimpy, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also hairdressers, barber shops, spas, stationers, real estate agents, butchery and deli, and a biltong shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also extensive sports facilities in the estate, including a well-equipped gym, tennis and squash courts, a golf course, a cricket oval, and an indoor sports facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Midstream has many business parks that offer residents commercial and office space inside the estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also features Co-work @ Midstream, a modern shared workspace environment that offers companies and individuals a professional home for their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Ascend.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Ascend-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-793907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Ascend-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Ascend-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Ascend-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Midstream-Ascend.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The estate has become very popular among people in Gauteng who are&nbsp;looking for a secure living environment with nearby facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand for properties in the estate has seen prices rise significantly over the last few years, outperforming the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent sales data shows that freehold units with yard sizes between 600m\u00b2 and 4,000 m\u00b2 are selling for between R3 million and R35 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sectional title units, ranging from 190 to 400 square metres, have been selling for between R2.5 million and R5.2 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at overall median prices for homes in Midstream Estate, consistent investment growth can be seen over the past three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Midstream has 6,300 houses in its numerous separate estates. More than half of existing property owners have owned their property for more than 11 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shows that Bondev\u2019s initial plan to build a self-contained town with great security and a small-town feel worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/793428\/hoa-warning-for-complexes-and-estates-in-south-africa\/\">Warning for complexes and estates in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Midstream Estate is marketed as a security village. 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